Vauxhall Signum (2003 - 2008) 2.0 T Elegance 5d (03) (2003/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Practical but aggressive.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Liked the comfort & general looks.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Don't think so - repair costs can be expensive depending on a part (not many replacement parts for Signum were made). A good car, but not worth having after they stopped making them.
What are you likely to buy next?
Honda Accord 2.2 diesel.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£4,400
When did you buy the car?
August 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Fairly good - it was very low mileage (36k) and looked almost as new.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Driven same model before - good looks, nice interior (Moonstone interior).
What was the dealer like?
Just the usual ...
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Excellent - fairly rapid, a proper cruiser.
What's it like to park?
A little big, and hard to judge the distance you have left in the rear. Poor turning radious.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Suspension springs were breaking (replaced 2), nasty noise from the engine caused by V tensioner pulley wear, exhaust (!!! - most expensive one I've heard of - a new VX one costs over £1000k for 2.0T, so went with S/S exhaust in the end for £500).
What's most practical about your car?
Massive boot, excellent for passangers in the back - a lot of space + well designed door making getting in & out very easy.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Cruise Control + trip computer.
